Can't do nights?

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littlewoman

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It seems that there are some people in event security that "Can't do nights". This means that they always get put on days. Days are generally more busy but its far easier to sleep at night in a tent, its quieter and it isn't hot. Those on days also enjoy other perks like going to the pub after shift or at least having a few cans in the camping field. With those that "Can't do nights" doing the day shift, it means those that can do nights are usually going to be stuck on nights.

Now this year I had quite a few of those new to event work or festivals asking me for tips on how to cope with nights. Strangely enough those who have been doing this for years and "Can't do nights" have never asked me for tips on coping with nights. When I return to my homeland where shift working is the norm, I find that most people just can't get the concept of people not being able to do nights. Some people prefer nights, some prefer days, most are happy with the rotating shift pattern. The thing is that in most industries if you work nights of shifts then you get paid more than those that just do days. So there is an incentive there.

So, is it really the case that some people simply can not do nights. Is there some biological difference that means they really can't do nights. Or is it just that they find days easier and so leave nights those who are a little more conscientious.
 
Give them nightshifts or tell them to go home. I usually do response at festivals which encompasses both day and night ie start at 4pm finish at 4am.

These precious little gits who dont want to do nights should be told its that or nothing. They want to come into the security field then that is the way it works

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Bedwetters! I was doing 16 hr shifts with 4 hr breaks inbetween on festivals last year.
They work in Security but can't do nights? Classic.
 
I hate working night shift, always have and always will. I struggle sleeping through the day but I would still work them though..

Your right when you say alot of (non security) employers pay an enhanced wage for working nights/weekends/unsociable hours
 
I hate working night shift, always have and always will. I struggle sleeping through the day but I would still work them though..

Your right when you say alot of (non security) employers pay an enhanced wage for working nights/weekends/unsociable hours
 
Given the choice I prefer days as nights are not really my thing . That being said if I was at an event or festival then nights days or whatever was going as I would be there to work
 
Good post. Surely you are there to work. What does it matter, days or nights. The fact is you work 12 on and 12 off, so what? Your still working the same hours. People who say ''cant do nights'', should be sent home there and then, on the spot, humiliated, burnt, shot in the foot and black listed. Good deterent, but thats only my opinion.
 
I agree, send them home. Had two girls who wouldn't go up a tower, I told the manager and he said they're no good to me then and sent them packing.
 
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Since I've turned into a religious guy.. I repented.. I promised not to work nights anymore.. And I was saved

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